(11-11-2021, 11:04 AM)mavsluvr Wrote: Brunson has made a leap, and his flashy style is quite entertaining.
Having said that, if it were me, I wouldn't sink big money into Brunson, without seeing much more indication that he can perform under playoff-like conditions.
Totally agree. He will for sure be targeted on defense in the playoffs as he was last season and defenses will be much more prepared for him. Playoff basketball is totally different than regular season and I think regular season data has to be very carefully taken into account. I hope he will succeed with these challenges but I don't believe it until I see it.
The problem I have is - if Brunson fails to impress in playoffs, Mavs will get nothing for him as they will likely not be prepared to pay serious money and he might look to go somewhere else. I think Mavs need to make a decision before that as they can't afford the option to lose one of those rare assets they have. Either trade him or commit to him big time. Looking from risk management perspective, I think it would be more sound to trade him before summer.
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